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Five Star Center License

CHILDCARE NETWORK # 83

Wilmington, NC · New Hanover County
1553 41ST STREET, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Quick Facts

Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Full-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Not found in current state licensing data

This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.

Historical licensing information
License Number
65000422
License Holder
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS, INC.
Expired
Jun 14, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

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About the Provider

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Our mission at Childcare Network is to provide children with the highest quality early care and education, to serve as a supportive network and resource for families, strengthening the communities that we serve, and to work interactively with other responsive networks and services to ensure that high quality preschool education remains progressive, safe, and affordable for all families.

Additional Information:

5 Star Center License

HighReach Learning Curriculum

Bright Babies Infant Curriculum

Young Achievers Club for School Age

NC PreK

Adventure Summer Camp for School Age

USDA Approved Free meals & snacks

Keyless Entry for Security

Friday Fun Day

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 am - 7:30pm
  • Tuesday6:30 am - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday6:30 am - 7:30pm
  • Thursday6:30 am - 7:30pm
  • Friday6:30 am - 7:30pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-03-11 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-01-10 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-07-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-05 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Hand sanitizer was on the desk in the lobby and accessible to children; it was not stored a minimum of 5 feet out of reach. The hand sanitizer was removed from the lobby by the director.
2023-07-05 Violation 846 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)
Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Vaseline in space 7c (infants) was not accompanied by a permission form. The director removed the ointment from the classroom until a permission form is obtained.
2023-05-23 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-27 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-14 Violation 316 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5)
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space 7b there were 3 infants combined with a child two years of age.
2023-02-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-30 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The infant teacher walked away from a 9 month old on the diaper changing table to put diapers away in a cubby.
2023-01-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-24 Violation 1756 10A NCAC 09 .2818
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were eleven (11) children, 2-3 years of age, observed in space 3 with one teacher. This is a repeat violation from January 17, 2023.
2023-01-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-17 Violation 318 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6)
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A child, 1 year of age, was grouped with a child 3 years of age in space 1.
2023-01-17 Violation 1324 .1804(c)
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A child, 1 year of age, did not have a signed and dated statement that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment.
2023-01-17 Violation 1756 10A NCAC 09 .2818
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival, thirteen (13) children ages 1-3 years of age, were observed in space 1 as this facility adheres to enhanced ratios, the maximum group size for one (1) year olds is twelve (12).
2022-07-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-07-05 Violation 1757 G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e)
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A staff member who was previously qualified did not receive her requalification letter prior to the expiration of her current qualification letter. Her qualification letter expired July 2, 2022.
2022-07-05 Violation 1868 .0605(m)(1-4)
When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. On outdoor space #1, there are buckets swings. There is a patch of grass that measured 9 feet by 13 feet under and behind the bucket swings which diminishes the integrity of the mulch surfacing used for falls.
2022-04-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-11 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On March 10, 2022, a staff member failed to stop a four-year-old child from eating dirt on the playground after one attempt to redirect the behavior.
2022-03-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-03-15 Violation 872 0.1803
The discipline policy was not followed. On March 10, 2022, a staff member threatened a child by stating they would call administration to intervene if the child did not change their behavior. The facility's discipline policy states that staff members may not threaten children.
2022-03-15 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On March 10, 2022, a staff member threw a ball at a three-year-old child and hit them in the stomach causing the child to fall and cry.
2022-02-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-02-01 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p)
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Masks, tissues, plastic cups were observed on the playgrounds as well as the buses.
2022-02-01 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were stored under 5 feet and accessible to 2 year olds in space 1.
2022-02-01 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member's First Aid certification expired January 27, 2022.
2022-02-01 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member's CPR certification expired January 27, 2022.
2022-02-01 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A fast food cup was observed on the shelf in space 1 and a fast food cup was observed on the blue bus.

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